Tomato Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini (or meat tortellini)
• 1 cup fresh spinach (lightly packed, optional)
• fresh basil (for garnish)
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juices, 1 can)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps

1. 1

   Combine all soup ingredients in a saucepan except cream. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Add chopped spinach to the boiling water 30 seconds before the tortellini is finished. Drain well.

3. 3

   Blend soup mixture with a hand blender. Add in heavy cream and simmer an additional 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in tortellini and spinach if using.

5. 5

   Place in serving bowls and top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese if desired.